US expert pleads for highlighting the spirit of Fez in the world
Morocco-USA, Culture, 6/13/2003

US expert, Katherine Marshall, who is participating in the Festival of sacred music in Fez said it is crucial to guarantee the "glittering of the spirit of Fez in the world" because of the unique character of the festival.

Marshall termed the event, organized this June 6 to 14, as "grandiose, exclusive and unique," underlining that efforts are deployed to "promote the spirit of Fez in other regions of the world."

The festival, she underlined, allows to establish a deep and constructive intercultural dialogue on important questions.

The encounter of Fez, organized for three consecutive times, give the music festival a scientific aspect with large debates on current issues such as globalization, poverty, intercultural relations, conflicts and education.

The sacred music festival is a genuine occasion to examine links between civilizations and give spiritual music its due place, she went on.

Marshall, advisor of the World Bank President, is taking part in projects related to the reduction of poverty, prevention and conflicts' resolution.

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